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Shukenja Weapon Proficiencies
  The Shukenja, like the cleric, is intended as support for other characters.  The limitations on the shukenja are much different from those of the clerics--the primary one being that it is a dishonor for the shukenja to "take a life" (interpretted under MyWorld rules as the killing of an intelligent adversary, although other referees may rule that it refers to any living creature).  For this reason, many shukenja player characters select martial arts styles which contain paralyzing and incapacitating maneuvers, so as to provide a means of stopping an enemy without killing him.  (It is not a dishonor for the shukenja to reduce the opponent to a couple hit points or otherwise incapacitate him, and permit one of his companions to slay the enemy--although the use of healing magic or skills to aid an enemy will give honor and experience to the shukenja character.)  There are limits on the type of armor and the type of weapons allowed to the character.

  In regard to armor, the player should verify with his referee that the indicated items will not interfere with his ability to use his martial arts skills.  Although no guidelines are given in the rules, MyWorld and most other referees restrict or penalize the use of martial arts when the character is encumbered or restricted by certain types of armor.

Hara-ate
Haramaki
Jingasa (War Hat)
Leather Armor
Padded Armor
Studded Leather Armor

  These weapons are considered suitable choices for a Shukenja.

Ax, Hand or Throwing
Boku-toh (Wooden Sword)
Bo Stick
Chain
Gunsen (Iron Fan)
Jitte
Jo Stick
Kama (Sickle)
Kiseru (Iron Pipe)
Sai
Sling
Spear (Yari)
Staff Sling
Tetsubo (Iron Staff)
Three-piece Rod
Tui-fa (Ton-fa)

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